GE RE968 Use and Care Manual

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PRECAUTIONS

TOAVOID

Readthisbookcarefully.

Itwill help you operate and maintain your new Microwave Oven properly.

Keep it handy for answersto your questions.

If you don’t understand something or need more help. . . Call, toll free:

The GE AnswerCenter’”

800.626.2000 consumer information service

or write: (include your phone number); Consumer Affairs Hotpoint

Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

Writedownthe modeland serialnumbers.

You’llfind them on alabel ~nside the oven on the upper left side.

These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership

Registration Card that camewith your Microwave Oven. Before sending in this card, pleasewrite these numbers here:

ModelNo.

Besureyour Microwave Ovenisregistered.

Itis important that we, the manufacturer, know the location of your Microwave Ovenshould a need occur for adjustments.

Your supplier isresponsible for registering you as the owner.

Pleasecheck with your supplier to besure he hasdone so; also send in your Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card. If you move, or if you are not the original purchaser pleasewrite to us,stating model and serial numbers. This

appliancemustbe registered. Pleasebecertainthatit is.

Write to: Hotpoint

Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

[f you receiveda damaged

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immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the MicrowaveOven,

Savetimeand money.

Beforeyourequestservice,check the ProblemSolveron page 18.It

lists minor causesof operating problems that you can correct

yourself.

POSSIBLE EXPOSURETO

EXCESSIVE

MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a) Do NotAttemptto operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwaveenergy. It is important not to defeat or tamper

with the safety interlocks. (b) Do Not Placeany object

between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

(c) Do Not Operatethe oven if it is damaged. it “isparticularly important that the oven door close propprly and that there isno damage to the:

(1) door (bent) (2) hinges and Iatches’(broken or

loosened)

(3) door sealsand sealing surfaces.

(d) The OvenShouldnot be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified setvice personnel.

SerialNo.

Usethese numbers in any correspondence or servicecalls concerning your MicrowaveOven.

OptionalAccessory

Available at extra-cost from your Hotpoint supplier.

JXM Ilnstal!ationKit

Converts your countertop oven to a built-in wall oven. This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over Hotpoint wall ovens with black glass doors.

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IMPORTANTSAFETY[INSTRUCTIONS

Before lvlicrOwaving . . .. . . . . .. . . 2

ety Instructions

aturesof Your Oven .. . . . . .. . . 5

Cooking Complete Reminder . .. . 5

uch Control Panel . . . . . . . ....6

‘Setthe Clock ... . . . . . . .. . . . ....6

Automatic Roasting &

Chart

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Defrosting . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . ..9

Time Cook . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

TempCook/Hold . . . . . . .. . . ...l 1

QUICK SET Control . . .. . . . . .. . 12

QUICK SET Control Guide . . .. . 13

MIN/SECTimer . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . 15

CareofYour Oven . . . . . . . . .. . . 16

Grounding Instructions . . .. . . .. 17

Useof Extension Cords . . .. . . .. 17

The Probiem Solver . . . . . .. . . . . 18

Consumer Services. . . . . . . .. . . . 19

Warranty . . . . . . .. . . . .. Back Cover

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MicrowavingTips

@Makesure all utensils usedin

‘A--microwave oven are labeled

=Ulktbiefor microwaving”. Check

‘your Cookbook forsp~cifictest

determine ’’microwave-safe”

tensils.

@Papertowels, waxpaper, and

plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering.

@Some microwaved foods require

stirring, rotating, or rearranging. Check your Cookbook for specific instructions,

@Some foods such as unshelled eggs and hot dogs must be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking.

Readall instructionsbeforeusingthisappliance. =

When usingelectricalappliances basicsafetyprecautionsshould befollowed,includingthe following:

WARNING—TOreducethe risk of burns,electricshock,fire, injuryto personsor exposureto excessivemicrowaveenergy:

e Usethisapplianceonly for its intendeduseasdescribedinthis manual.

e Readand followthe specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE ENERGY”found on page2.

e This appliancemustbe grounded.Connectonlyto properlygroundedoutlet.See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 17.

For best operation, plugthis

applianceintoitsown electrical outlet,to preventflickeringof lights,blowingof fuseor trippingof circuitbreaker.

e Installor locatethisappliance only inaccordancewiththe providedinstallationinstructions.

* Be certainto placethe

front

surfa”ceof the door threeinches or more backfromthe countertop edge to avoidaccidentaltippingof the appliancein normal usage.

@ Do not coveror blockany openingson the appliance.

e Do not useoutdoors, e Do not immersepowercord

or plug in water. o Keep powercord awayfrom

heatedsurfaces. * Do not let powercord hang

overedge of table or counter. e Do not operatethisappliance

if it hasa damaged powercord or plug, if itis notworkingproperly,or if it hasbeen damaged or dropped.

@ See door surfacecleaning instructionson page 16.

@ This applianceshouldbe servicedonly by qualifiedservice personnel.Contact nearest authorizedservicefacilityfor examination,repairor adjustment.

AS with anyappliance,close

e supervisionisnecessarywhen usedby children.

TO reducethe riskof fire in

the ovencavity: —Do not overcookfood.Care-

fullyattendapplianceif paper, plastic,or othercombustible materialsare placedinsidethe ovento facilitatecooking.

—Removewiretwist-tiesfrom paperorplastic bagsbefore placingbag inoven.

—Do not useyourmicrowave ovento dry newspapers.

—Papertowelsand napkins, wax paper.Recycledpaper productscan contain‘metal ~ ~~ —fleckswhich maycausearcing or ignite.Paperproductscontainingnylonor nylonfilaments shouldbe avoided,asthey may alsoignite.

—Do-not pop popcornin your microwaveoven unlessina specialmicrowavepopcornaccessoryor unlessyou usepopcorn labeledfor usein mjcrowave

—Do not operatethe ovenwhile

emptyto avoiddamageto the ovenand the‘dangerof fire.If by accidentthe ovenshouldrun empty a minuteor two, no harm isdone. However,tryto avoid operatingthe ovenempty at all times—itsavesenergyand prolongslifeof the oven.

—If materialsinsidethe oven shouldignite,keepovendoor closed,turn ovenoff, and disconnectthe power cord,or shut off powerat the fuse or circuit breakerpanel.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

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Some products suchas

wholeeggsand sealedcon-

tainers—forexample,closed

glassjars—mayexplodeand shouldnot be heated inthis oven.

e Avoidheatingbaby glassjars,evenwithouttheir lids;especiallymeatandegg mixtures.

e Don’t defrostfrozenbever-

ages in narrowneckedbottles; especiallycarbonatedones. Evenifthe containerisopened,

pressurecan buildup.This can causethe containerto burst, resultingin injury.

Use metalonly asdirectedin

Cookbook. Metalstripsas used on meat roastsare helpfulwhen usedas shownin Cookbook.

TV dinnersmay be cookedin metaltraysbut when usingshelf

they must be replacedintheir

box. However,when usingmetal in microwaveoven,keep metal

(exceptfor DOUBLE DUTYIM shelf)at least1-inch awayfrom sidesof oven.

e Cooking utensilsmay becomehot becauseof heat

transferredfromthe heated food. This isespeciallytrue if

plasticwrap has beencovering

thetop and handlesof the utensil.Potholdersmay be needed to handlethe utensil.

e Sometimes,the ovenfloor can becometoo hot to touch. Be carefultouchingthe floor duringand aftercooking.

~ Do not useany thermometer

in food you a~emicrowaving

unlessthat thermometeris designedor recommendedfor usein the microwaveoven.

~ Removethe temperature probefrom the oven whennot usingit to cook with. Ifyou Ieavetheprobeinsidetheovenwithout insertingit in food or liquid,and

turn on microwaveenergy,it can createelectricalarcing inthe oven,and damage ovenwalls.

food in

e PlasticUtensils—Plastic utensilsdesignedfor microwave

cookingare veryuseful,but shouldbe usedcarefully.Even microwaveplasticmay not beas tolerantof overcookingconditionsas are glassor ceramic materialsand maysoftenor charifsubjectedto shortperiods of overcooking.In longerexpo-

suresto overcooking,the food and utensilscould ignite.For thesereasons:1) Use micro-

waveplasticsonly“anduse them”in strictcompliancewith the utensilmanufacturer’s

recommendations.2) Do not subject-emptyutensilsto microwaving.3) Do notpermitchildren

to useplasticutensilswithout

completesupervision. a When cookingporkfollow

our directionsexactlyand alwayscook the meatto at least

170°. This assuresthat, inthe

remotepossibilitythat trichina

may be presentinthe meat,it will be killedand meatwill be safeto eat.

e Boilingeggs (in and out of

shell)is not recommendedfor

microwavecooking.Pressure

can build up insideegg yolk and

maycauseit to burst,resulting in injury.

o Foodswith unbrokenouter

“skin”such as potatoes,hot dogsor sausages,tomatoes, apples,chickenliversand other giblets,and eggs (seeprevious caution)should be piercedto allowsteamto escapeduring cooking.

e “Boilable”cookingpouches and tightlyclosedplasticbags shouldbe slit,piercedorvented asdirectedin Cookbook.If they are not,plasticcouldburstduringor immediatelyaftercooking, possiblyresultingin injury.Also,

plastic storagecontainersshould

beat leastpartiallyuncovered

becausetheyforma tight seal. When cookingwithcontainers tightlycoveredwith plastic wrap,removecoveringcarefully and directsteamawayfrom handsand face,

s Use ofthe DOUBLE DUTYIM

shelfaccessory.(SeeyourCookbookfor properuse.)

—Removethe shelffrom oven when not in use.

—Do not storeor cookwith shelfon floor of oven.Product damagemay result.

—Use potholderswhen handlingthe shelfand utensils.They maybe hot.

—Do notusemicrowavebrowningdishon shelf.The shelf couldoverheat.

SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS

FeaturesofYourMicrowaveOven

ookingCompleteReminder

orall AUTO ROAST codesexcept

— Code6,TIME COOK, DEFROST

nd QUICK SET cycles:) o remind you that you havefood in

the oven, the oven will beep once a minute until you either open the ovendoor or touch the CLEAR/ OFF pad.

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Door Handle.Pull to open

door. Door must be securely latched for oven to operate.

Door Latches. ViewingWindowwith Metal

Shield.Metal screen permits viewing of foods and keeps microwaves confined inside oven.

AntennaCover.Protects the

microwave energy distributing antenna. Do not remove this cover. You will damage the oven.

OvenVent.

OvenInteriorLight.Turns on

when the door is opened or when the oven is operating.

OvenFloor. TemperatureProbe. Usewith

Temp Cook/Hold and Auto Roast functions only.

ReceptacleforTemperature Probe.Temperature Probe

must be securely inserted into receptacle when using Temp Cook/Hold or Auto Roast.

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DOUBLE-DUTY’Mshelf.Lets

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shown. (SeeSafety Instructions for special instructions.) When this shelf is not in use, please remove from the oven.

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TouchControlPaneland

Display.See next page for

instructions.

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CookingChart. Quick refer-

ence Codes for many fre-

quently prepared foods,

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Modeland SerialNumbers.

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FeaturesofYottIrTouchCcmtrdlPanel

The Touch Control Panelallows you to set the oven controls electonically with the touch of a finger.

It’s designed to be easyto useand

DISPLAY.Displays time of day, time or temperature during cooking functions, power level being used, cooking mode and instructions.

TIME COOK. Microwave for a preset amount of time using auto-

matic Power Level 10 (or change power level after entering cooking

time. See page 10.) AUTO ROAST. Insert probe, touch

this pad, and desired number pad for Code to slow-cook or temperature cook meat with automatic

preset program. (Seepage7.)

NUMBER PADS.Touch these pads to enter cooking, defrosting time, time.of day,temperature, Power Level,Auto Codes or food weights for Auto Defrost.

CLOCK.Touch this pad to enter time of day or check time of day while microwaving. To set clock,

first touch CLOCK pad and then

enter time of day. For example, if time is 1:30,touch number pads 1, 3, and Oand 1:30will appear in dis-

play. Touch START pad. Toreset or change time, simply repeat above process.

understand. With your microwave

oven, you havethe option of using your QUICK SET control for quick and easy conveniencecooking. Or

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you may make your own programs to suit your individualized cooking style.

TEMP COOW-IOLD. Use the temperature probe to cook by using a presettemperature. Once oven reachespreset temperature, it

switches t~ HOLD setting and maintains that temperature until you touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. (See

page 11.) MIN/SEC TIMER. This feature uses

no microwave energy when it functions aseither a kitchen timer or as a holding period between defrost and time or temperature cooking.

(Seepage 15.)

DEFROST. Gentle, generally uni-

form thawing at automatic Power

Level 3, (or change power level after entering defrosting time. See page 9.)

QUICK SET CO~’’fROL. Use this

pad as a short-cut method for entering cooking time and power level. (See page 12.)

CLEAR/OFF. When touched, it

shuts off the ovenand erasesall

settings (except time of day).

POWER LEVEL.Touch this pad before entering another power level number if you want to change from

automatic Power Level 10(HIGH) for cooking or Power Level3 (LOW) for defrosting.

START.After all selections are

made, touch this pad to start oven.

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